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Their reasons are personal. Usually ethically, scientifically or otherwise.

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Q: Why do people donate their body to science?
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How much will science pay you for your body?

They get them for free, usually, from people who plan to donate them after death.


Can you donate your body to Sciencediet?

Yes you can donate your body to science. It will go to a university as a cadaver and get pulled apart by Med. students. Please consider that if you donate your body to science you cannot also donate your organs - my preferred place, you could save a life.


What part of his body did John Dalton donate to science when he died and why did he donate that particular body part?

his left lung


Can you donate your cornea to your son?

No. Corneas are needed for a healthy life. If you want to donate them you can donate your body to science/hospital.


Can you get paid to donate your body to medical science?

No, usually not.


How do you donate your body to science after you die?

If a person wishes to donate their body for science, there are certain procedures that must be followed. This normally involves official communication through a will or some other document.


Can you donate your brain?

to science yes to people no


You are dead what do you do?

Nothing. You are either cremated, buried or donate your body to science.


Can someone be and organ and tissue donor and still donate the body to science?

yes you can just certain parts


Where and when is Christopher Hitchens' funeral?

According to his literary agent, Hitch's wish was to donate his body to medical research. There will be a memorial sometime next year.


Can you sell your body for science while alive?

You can donate your body to several institutions (medical research, medical schools, etc.) but I doubt you could ever get cash for your corpse.


Can you donate a body to science in British Columbia Canada?

Yes - Check out this consent form for UBC Medical school: http://www.cellphys.ubc.ca/bodyprogram.html